Hold tight to that cocktail stem as you drink in the SF scenery ...

1. Cliff House & Sutro's (Richmond District) - Killer ocean view perched atop the cliff. Sunsets to melt the soul. 2. Carnelian Room (Financial District) - Rotating restaurant 52 stories up with 360 views of the cityscape. 3. Empress of China Cocktail Lounge Lounge (Chinatown) - Rat Pack-style charm in the former glorious, now ironic Chinatown enclave.

4. Harry Denton's Starlight Room (Union Square) - Crushed velvet booths on the 21st floor for Botoxed blondes and graying suits. 5. Fifth Floor (Union Square) - Happy-hour gazing into the glittering bay just a stumble and splash below.